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Situated adjacent to the Village Green in the centre of this pretty village, enjoying encompassing gardens and many individual architectural features worthy of note.
This former detached early Victorian schoolhouse dated 1844 is situated in a screened position within this quiet and picturesque village. The property, which is conveniently placed for access to Bury St Edmunds and the A14 dual carriageway, with local facilities that include, post office/stores which is within walking distance, two local public houses/restaurants, and wonderful walks along the dis-used Bury to Lavenham railway line. The property has been significantly improved over recent years whilst retaining the original features.
The windows are best described as having arched heads with diamond cast iron frames within wooden casements. The elevations are of flints set into red brick quoins and window surrounds, the principal roof is gabled with a slate covering; matching that of the single storey wing. There is a multi-fuel stove in the sitting room and the overall impression is one of a well-planned, comfortable dwelling with deceptively flexible and well-proportioned accommodation.
Internally the presentation is of a high standard with a sympathetic colour scheme and views of the garden from all three reception rooms. The current owner has installed an oil fired pressurised central heating system serving radiators.
The accommodation in brief comprises,
Entrance door with outside light leading to:
RECEPTION HALL: North and East. Built-in cloaks cupboard, space for reception furniture etc. To the eastern extreme is an interconnecting door to the double garage. Radiator, natural floorboards, loft access, principal reception rooms leading off.
KITCHEN: 10'11" x 12'5" (3.33m x 3.78m). North and East. A well proportioned room with generous ceiling height. Subtracting from these measurements is a fitted 'Shaker' style range of base units with space and plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine, and space for slide-in cooker. Beech work-surface with inset Butler sink with swan neck centre mixer tap, part tiling to walls, matching range of wall units, extractor fan, built-in electricity meter cupboard. Boiler cupboard with shelving above, being adjacent to former fireplace. Space for fridge/freezer, spotlighting. Nicely finished with a pamment floor.
DINING ROOM: 14'9" x 12' (4.5m x 3.66m). North and West. Radiator, wall light points, garden views. Stairs leading to the first floor.
BEDROOM 3/STUDY: 15'6" x 11'7" (4.72m x 3.53m). West. This room is used as an additional double bedroom / study, having garden views. Wall light points, radiator.
SITTING ROOM: Divided by a broad arch, the overall measurements being: 22'6" x 15'2" (6.86m x 4.62m), maximum. West and South. Multi-fuel stove with stone hearth and bressummer, radiator, wall light points.
REAR LOBBY: Vaulted ceiling and rear arched doorway to patio and garden beyond.
BATHROOM: East. White suite comprising panelled bath with centre mixer tap, shower attachment and splash back tiling, low level W.C., vanity hand basin with tiled surround, airing cupboard housing replacement tank, radiator, wainscot. Wall light points, tiled floor, extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR:
SMALL LANDING: Loft access. Radiator.
BEDROOM 1: 12'7" x 12'4" (3.84m x 3.76m). West and North. Radiator.
Window seat, views over garden and village green.
BEDROOM 2: 12'4" x 12'1" (3.76m x 3.68m). East and North. Radiator. Window seat.
EN-SUITE W.C.: Low level W.C., recessed vanity hand basin, extractor fan. Radiator.
OUTSIDE: By-way leads to side hung gate and gravelled parking area with slabbed pathway leading to the front door. To the south is the double garage being a later extension measuring 17'8" x 16'4" deep (5.38m x 4.98m), with power and light and cantilever door, personal door to Hallway.
The main garden area lies to the west, which is laid to lawn with gravelled pathway and attractive patio area with plinth wall. Enclosed with a mature Hawthorn hedge encompassed in the main with woven Hazel fence. Summerhouse with adjacent seating area. The garden has well stocked borders and has a sunny and private aspect being easily maintained.
Location Note.
Travel South on the A134, upon entering Sicklesmere turn left sign-posted Little Whelnetham. Continue passing the Church on the right and the property is on the left-hand-side along Parsonage Lane, signposted (by-way) and through the gate to gravelled parking area, being adjacent to the small village green.
At a glance…
Address: The Old School House, Parsonage Lane, Little Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Postcode: IP30 0DB
Tenure: Freehold
Bedrooms: 3 (one downstairs)
Room to extend? No
Square footage: TBC
Distance from Bury: 4.3
Upgrade potential: Yes.
Vendors position in moving: No chain.
Reason for moving: Relocation
Drainage: Mains
Viewing arrangements: Via agent on 01284 769694 or 07796271716 Clive
Further questions: 01284 769694
Heating: Oil fired to radiators
Windows: Period, secondary glazed
Special comments: Well presented and not listed
Council Tax: Band E
Date on market: July 2010
Local Authority: St Edmunsbury
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